Finding aids describe archival collections to help users navigate their contents and identify material relevant to their research. Finding aids provide a summary of a collection, the system of arrangement of the responsive material, a container list of responsive files, and a link to the related digitized records (if available). Researchers may use the "Search Box" below to search by keyword or collection number (ex. 2016-0738-F). Researchers may narrow their search results by filtering by finding aid type, record type, or tag. Researchers may also select for "Digitized Content" to view only collections that have been digitized. President Clinton carefully examines the books at Bickerton & Ripley Bookstore in Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, September 3, 1994. Photographer: Barbara Kinney President Clinton carefully examines the books at Bickerton & Ripley Bookstore in Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, September 3, 1994. Photographer: Barbara Kinney About finding aid types Finding Aid Types Finding aid types include Freedom of Information Act Collections, Systematically Processed Collections, and Mandatory Declassification Review Collections. Freedom of Information Act Collections provide a summary of a collection requested under the Freedom of Information Act, biographic information concerning the collection, the system of arrangement of the responsive material, a container list of responsive files, and a link to the related digitized records (if available). Systematically Processed Collections provide a summary of a collection processed systematically, biographic information concerning the collection, the system of arrangement of the responsive material, a container list of files, and a link to the related digitized records (if available). Mandatory Declassification Review Collections provide a summary of a collection released via a Mandatory Declassification Review, and an Adobe Acrobat file (.pdf) of the declassified records. About collection description tags Collection Description Tags A Tag is a descriptive term attached to a finding aid to establish relationships between collection descriptions. Multiple tags can be used to describe collections. TagUse For AIDS (Disease)Finding aid descriptions of collections having to do with the Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and/or the treatment of HIV infections. Finding aids also describe policy concerning individuals, groups, or countries seeking treatment or subsidies for AIDs and HIV. AmbassadorsFinding aid descriptions of collections having to do with individuals who served the United States as an Ambassador to another country, Armed ForcesFinding aid descriptions of collections having to do with the Military, or Armed Services. This means any Finding aid descriptions of collections having to do with the Wars in Kosovo and Bosnia. (Ex: Don't Ask, Don't Tell, sending troops to Haiti in 1994, etc.) Associations, institutions, etc.Finding aid descriptions of collections having to do with Networks (Associations, institutions, etc.), Organizations, Voluntary associations, or Voluntary organizations. Award presentationsFinding aid descriptions of collections having to do with Award ceremonies, Awards ceremonies, or Awards presentations. (Examples: Presidential Medal of Freedom, Kennedy Center Awards, Volunteer Service, National Service, Military Awards.) CelebritiesFinding aid descriptions of collections having to do with: Famous people; Famous persons; Illustrious people; or Well-known people. Civil rightsFinding aid descriptions of collections having to do with Basic rights; Civil liberties; Civil rights--Law and legislation; Civil rights--Legal status, laws, etc.; Constitutional rights; Human rights or Fundamental rights. CrimeFinding aid descriptions of collections having to do with: City crime; Crime and criminals; Crime--Social aspects; Crimes; Delinquency; Felonies; Misdemeanors; Urban crime, or International Crime. Dinners and diningFinding aid descriptions of collections having to do with State Dinners, dinners and receptions held on behalf of other countries, the Prayer Breakfast, Fundraising dinners, or private dinners. Donated CollectionUsed only for systematically processed collections that were donated collections to the Clinton Presidential Library & Museum Economic policyFinding aid descriptions of collections having to do with domestic or U.S. Economic policy. Used for: Economic nationalism, Economic planning, Economic policy--Political aspects, National planning, State planning. EducationFinding aid descriptions of collections having to do with Education. Emigration and immigrationFinding aid descriptions of collections having to do with immigrants, illegal immigrants, illegal aliens, or immigration policies. Environmental policyFinding aid descriptions of collections having to do with Environment and state Environmental control; Environmental management--Government policy; Environmental policy--Law and legislation; Environmental policy--Political aspects; Environmental protection--Government policy; Environmental quality--Government policy; or State and environment. Executive advisory bodiesFinding aid descriptions of collections having to do with Presidential Commissions, Presidential Advisory Boards, Commissions of the federal government, or Government advisory boards. Executive clemencyFinding aid descriptions of collections having to do with the power to grant relief from criminal punishment, encompassing pardons (forgiveness of offense), commutations (reduced sentences), reprieves (postponement of sentence), and amnesty (broad forgiveness). Executive ordersFinding aid descriptions of collections having to do with Executive orders. First LadyFinding aid descriptions of collections having to do with the initiatives or activities of First Lady, Hillary Rodham Clinton. Finding aid descriptions of collections concernining the staff of First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton or the Office of the First Lady. Gay rightsFinding aid descriptions of collections having to do with Gay and lesbian rights; Gay men--Civil rights; Gay people--Civil rights; Lesbian rights; Lesbians--Civil rights; Rights of gay people; or Rights of lesbians. Finding aid descriptions of collections having to do with "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," Gay Marriage, DOMA, etc. Government agenciesFinding aid descriptions of collections having to do with any Executive agencies, Government agencies, Regulatory agencies. This term can be used broadly to describe the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Presidential Cabinet Offices (Defense, Education, State), Voice of America (VOA), Radio Free Europe, etc. Heads of StateFinding aid descriptions of collections having to do with foreign Heads of State, heads of government, or rulers (Example, Presidents, Prime Ministers, Kings, etc.)Health care reform Finding aid descriptions of collections having to do with Health reform; Health system reform; Healthcare reform; Medical care reform; Reform of health care delivery; or Reform of medical care delivery. HolidaysFinding aid descriptions of collections having to do with Legal holidays or National holidays (St. Patricks Day, Christmas, Easter, MLK day, etc) Housing policyFinding aid descriptions of collections having to do with Housing policy and Government subsidies for housing. Also descriptions of collections having to do with homelessness or the un-housed. International economic relationsFinding aid descriptions of collections having to do with international economic planning or policy International relationsFinding aid descriptions of collections having to do with Foreign affairs, Foreign policy, Foreign relations, Global governance, Interdependence of nations, International affairs, Peaceful coexistence, or World order. Judges--Selection and AppointmentFinding aid descriptions of collections having to do with selection or appointment of judges (supreme court or circuit) LawFinding aid descriptions of collections having to do with Legislative Acts; Legislative Enactments; or Law--Regions; Laws (Statutes). Law enforcementFinding aid descriptions of collections having to do with policing or the enforcement of laws. (Example: ATF, DEA, and FBI actions; like WACO, Branch Dividians, Elian Gonzalez, Ruby Ridge, etc.) Finding aid descriptions concerning the Department of Justice and the Attorney General.MeetingsFinding aid descriptions of collections having to do with meetings at the White House, White House Conferences, or other conferences hosted by other associations. Military basesFinding aid descriptions of collections having to do with military bases, military forts, or military facilities. Military operationsFinding aid descriptions of collections having to do with Military Operations, Peacekeeping Operations, or Rescue Operations. Millennium Celebrations (2000)Finding aid descriptions of collections having to do with Millennium celebrations (2000), 2000 A.D., celebrations, or Year 2000 celebrations. (This includes White House Millenium Events in 1999). People with disabilitiesFinding aid descriptions of collections having to do with people with disabilities, Americans with Disabilities, Americans with Disabilities Act, or Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Political campaignsFinding aid descriptions of collections having to do with: Election Campaigns, Electioneering, Electoral politics, or Negative campaigns (example: President Clinton's 1996 election campaign, 2000 Gore campaign, Contested campaign results, Hillary Rodham Clinton's 1998 Senatorial Campaign). PoliticiansFinding aid descriptions of collections having to do with Statesmen like: Senators, Representatives, Governors, Mayors, or any other U.S. elected official. Presidents--StaffFinding aid descriptions of collections having to do with a member of White House Staff. This descriptive tag also applies to the President's Cabinet Secretaries (and Cabinet Secretary Deputies and Assistants). Public welfareFinding aid descriptions of collections having to do with Welfare (Public assistance) or Welfare reform; Benevolent institutions; Poor relief; Public assistance; Public charities; Public relief; Public welfare--Government policy; Public welfare reform; Relief (Aid); or Social welfare. ReligionsFinding aid descriptions of collections having to do anything related to religion. These topices include religious denominations, world religions, religious leaders, or spiritual advisors. Scandals--Political aspectsFinding aid descriptions of collections having to do with a political controversy or scandal that affected the Clinton Administration (Whitewater, Filegate, Keneth Starr Investigations, etc.) SpeechwritersFinding aid descriptions of collections having to do with Individuals that are part of the President's speechwriting team who write, edit, research and fact check every speech. The speechwriting team varies in size and scope, depending on the preferences of the president. SportsFinding aid descriptions of collections having to do with Sports, Athletes, Athletic events (Example: Olympic Games). This finding aid tag also describes collections concerning President Clinton's involvement in sporting events (example: playing golf, throwing out the first pitch, attending a basketball game, etc). TechnologyFinding aid descriptions of collections having to do with the field of Science and Technology, satellites, computers, information systems, telecommunications, etc. TerrorismFinding aid descriptions of collections having to do with foreign or domestic Terrorists; Acts of terrorism; Attacks, Terrorist; Global terrorism; International terrorism; Political terrorism; Terror attacks; Terrorist acts; Terrorist attacks; or World terrorism. Voyages and travelsFinding aid descriptions of collections having to do with Presidential Trips and Travel. These finding aids could also be describing presidential vacations. (Examples: the Travel Office, Trip Books, Vacations to Martha's Vinyard, etc.) WarFinding aid descriptions of collections having to do with armed conflict or war. (Example: Wars in Kosovo, Bosnia, etc.) Deputies Committee MeetingFinding aid descriptions of collections having to do with Deputies Committee Meetings Principals Committee MeetingFinding aid descriptions of collections having to do with Principals Committee Meetings Gubernatorial CollectionUsed only for systematically processed collections. Federal RecordsUsed only for systematically processed collections. About digitized content Digitized Content Researchers may select for "Digitized Content" to view only collections that have been digitized. If responsive files in a Freedom of Information Act Collection or Systematically Processed Collection have been digitized, a link to the digitized material is provided in the Container List. All Mandatory Declassification Review (MDR) Collections have been digitized. Digitized MDR Collections are provided as an Adobe Acrobat Document (.pdf) within the finding aid. 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Search Reset Type Freedom of Information Act CollectionMandatory Declassification Review CollectionSystematically Processed Collection Record Type TextualPhotographsElectronic RecordsVideosAudio Tags International relationsHeads of StatePresidents--StaffCelebritiesFirst LadyWarLawGovernment agenciesExecutive advisory bodiesInternational economic relationsTerrorismSpeechwritersMeetingsPoliticiansTechnologyArmed ForcesAmbassadorsPrincipals Committee MeetingJudges--Selection and AppointmentDeputies Committee MeetingHealth care reformVoyages and travelsMilitary operationsEconomic policyCrimeLaw enforcementAssociations, institutions, etc.Executive clemencyAIDS (Disease)ReligionsCivil rightsPolitical campaignsAward presentationsEnvironmental policyExecutive ordersMillennium Celebrations (2000)Dinners and diningEmigration and immigrationMilitary basesGay rightsHousing policyHolidaysPeople with disabilitiesEducationSportsScandals--Political aspectsDonated Collection Digitized Content Yes Displaying 1101 - 1120 of 2328 Sort by FOIA Number Relevance Order Asc Desc Mandatory Declassification Review Collection Textual (2014-1024-M-Release-B) Declassified documents concerning Russia This Mandatory Declassification Review contains transmittal forms and a cover memorandum regarding the memorandum of conversation (memcon) between President Clinton and Russian President Boris Yeltsin at Sharm el-Sheikh on March 13, 1996. Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual (2014-1031-F) Pedro Rossello This collection consists of correspondence between the White House and the Governor of Puerto Rico, Pedro Rossello. It contains written correspondence with Governor Rossello and spans topics from routine birthday greetings and get well cards to substantive issues such as the usage of the naval gun fire range at Vieques and the status of Puerto Rico. Other topics covered include disaster relief efforts resulting from Hurricane Hortense in 1996 and Hurricane Georges in 1998. Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual (2014-1036-F) Presidential Decision Directives 1 and 2 This collection consists of records related to the implementation of the National Security Council's Presidential Decision Directives (PDD) #1 and #2, signed by the President during his first days in office. These PDDs revised and renamed the framework governing the operation and makeup of the National Security Council. The collection primarily contains National Security Council briefing papers, various correspondence including e-mails and speeches. Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual (2014-1037-F) China This collection consists of records related to the renewal of Most Favored Nation (MFN) trade status for the People’s Republic of China in 1993 1994. It contains National Security Council (NSC) Records Management System (RMS) numbered documents which include memoranda regarding the negotiations, draft trade legislation, statements of Administration policy, and press materials. Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual (2014-1039-F) Jiang Zemin - President of the People's Republic of China This collection consists of records related to meetings between President Clinton and Chinese President Jiang Zemin and records related to trade issues in 1999. It contains subject files, correspondence, legislative materials, talking points, memorandums, briefing materials, and emails concerning Chinese-American relations, Presidential and Cabinet member travel to China, and meetings with Jiang Zemin. Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual (2014-1041-F) National Economic Council This collection consists of records related to the establishment of the National Economic Council (NEC) in 1993 and its organization. The collection includes copies, drafts, memorandums, and correspondence regarding Executive Order 12835, Presidential Decision Directive/NEC-2, and general matters concerning workflow and membership of the NEC. Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual (2014-1058-F) Cyber Warfare and Iraq This collection consists of records related to cyber warfare operations in conjunction with Operation Desert Fox in Iraq between December 16 and December 23, 1998. Cyber warfare is something quite new in the history of international conflict. In 1998, the administration released Presidential Decision Directive 63 (PDD/NSC-63) which addressed the increasing vulnerablity of computer networks and called for public and private partnerships to protect these systems. Following the release of PDD-63 and a number of successful attacks against American computer systems the administration was much more aware of the growing use of computers as a tool for terrorism or warfare. The collection contains open press articles on cyber warfare as well as FBI National Infrastructure Protection Center (NIPC) warning notices. Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual (2014-1059-F) Cyber Warfare and Kosovo This collection consists of records related to cyber warfare operations in conjunction with Operation Allied Force in Kosvo from March 1999 to July 1999. Operation Allied Force was the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) led bombing campaign during the war in Kosovo. The United States Armed Forces refer to this same campaign as Operation Noble Anvil. Cyber warfare is something quite new in the history of international conflict. In 1998, the administration released Presidential Decision Directive 63 (PDD/NSC-63) which addressed the increasing vulnerability of computer networks and called for public and private partnerships to protect these systems. Following the release of PDD-63 and a number of successful attacks against American computer systems the administration was much more aware of the growing use of computers as a tool for terrorism or warfare. The collection contains press transcripts, press briefings, and press guidance. Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual (2014-1060-F) Vietnam Waiver This collection consists of records related to the President’s waiver of the Jackson-Vanik Amendment for Vietnam. The Jackson-Vanik Amendment denies normal trade relations to countries that limit the right of citizens to emigrate. President Clinton granted Vietnam a waiver in 1998 and renewed it 1999 and 2000. This collection contains memoranda, letters, reports, email, and drafts. It also includes letters from organizations, such as the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the American Legion, and from members of Congress presenting their arguments for or against the waiver. The records also contain the Reports to Congress Concerning the Extension of Waiver Authority for Vietnam for the years 1998 through 2000. Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual (2014-1061-F) Presidential Trip to Vietnam This collection consists of records related to President Clinton’s visit to Vietnam, November 16-19, 2000. President Clinton was the first U.S. President to officially visit Hanoi since the withdrawal of American combat troops in 1975. It contains correspondence and memoranda from private individuals, businesses and cabinet members requesting permission to accompany the President on his visit and background information and facts about the population, language, people, religion, government, industries, environment, history, economics, education and culture of both Brunei and Vietnam Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual (2014-1062-F) 1996 Bilateral Trade Agreement negotiations with Vietnam This collection consists of records related to the 1996 Bilateral Trade Agreement negotiations with Vietnam (BTA). The BTA was signed on July 13, 2000 in Washington by Trade Representative Charlene Barshefsky and Vietnamese Trade Minister Vu Khoan. The decision by the U.S. to pursue the trade agreement was made after Vietnam had established a record of cooperation in accounting for POW-MIA's from the war, the highest priority in our relations. The files contain cables, notes, memoranda, email, drafts, correspondence, testimonies, talking points, fact sheets and news articles. The records cover meeting read-outs and handwritten notes from meetings, trade information, trade agreement status, analysis papers, U.S.-Vietnam BTA background materials, details of the bilateral trade agreement and chronology of U.S.-Vietnam relations. Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual (2014-1063-F) Karl A. Racine - Associate White House Counsel This collection consists of correspondence from Karl A. Racine. Racine served as Associate White House Counsel from 1997 to 2000. The collection contains of memoranda document requests, and email. Responsive email consists of correspondence concerning topics such as “D.C. Works”, superior court interviews, and the 2000 Easter Egg Roll. Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual (2014-1064-F) Foreign Policy Lunches The collection contains records regarding working lunches between the National Security Advisor (Anthony Lake or Samuel Berger), the Secretary of State (Warren Christopher or Madeleine Albright), and the Secretary of Defense (Les Aspin, William Perry, or William Cohen). These records include correspondence, memoranda, reports, briefing and meeting materials, schedules, newspaper articles, and emails that address a number of foreign policy topics. Freedom of Information Act Collection Photographs (2014-1080-F) White House Photos - Hillary Rodham Clinton’s trip to Beijing, China in September of 1995 This collection consists of photographs pertaining to Hillary Rodham Clinton's trip to Hickam AFB, Flight to Guam, events in Beijing & Huairou, China in September, 1995. Photographs included in this collection are Hillary Rodham Clinton adressing and attending the Fourth World United Nations Conference on Women at the Beijing International Conference Center, the Colloquium on Women and Health Security at the Beijing Commodities Center and NGO Forum on Women in Huairou, China. Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual (2014-1095-F) Michael Jordan This collection consists of records related to correspondence between the President and Michael Jordan, the famous basketball player. This collection consists of birthday greetings from the President, a condolence letter and thank-you note, Presidential remarks for the 1997 appearance of the Chicago Bulls at the White House, and a thank-you note from the President to Mr. Jordan for his gift of a bronze statue of a basketball player given to the President after the Bulls won the fifth of their six championships. Mandatory Declassification Review Collection Textual (2014-1120-M) Declassified documents concerning Haiti This Mandatory Declassification Review contains documents from Clinton Library FOIA case 2006-0187-F (Haiti). Included are letters to Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chretien, talking points, briefing papers, and administrative paperwork. Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual (2015-0017-F Segment 1) Don't Ask Don't Tell This collection consists of records related to the implementation of the "Don't Ask, Don't tell" policy concerning homosexuals serving in the military. The collection contains email and memos between White House Staffers, Department of Defense personnel and members of the National Security Council discussing issues with the implementation of the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy. This correspondence centers on various court cases, including McVeigh v. Cohen, Cammermeyer v. Perry and Able v. U.S. The records also include communications between the White House and advocacy groups such as the Servicemembers Legal Defense Network (SLDN) concerning allegations of mismanagement in the investigations of alleged military homosexual conduct. Freedom of Information Act Collection Textual (2015-0017-F Segment 2) Don't Ask Don't Tell This collection consists of email related to the implementation of the "Don't Ask, Don't tell" policy concerning homosexuals serving in the military. It contains emails between White House Staffers, Department of Defense personnel, members of the National Security Council and civilian advocacy groups discussing various issues with the implementation of the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy. Mandatory Declassification Review Collection Textual (2015-0039-M) Declassified documents concerning Haiti This Mandatory Declassification Review contains documents from Clinton Library FOIA case 2006-0187-F (Haiti). Included are letters to Jean Chretien, Prime Minister of Canada; talking points, briefing papers, and administrative paperwork. Mandatory Declassification Review Collection Textual (2015-0040-M) Declassified documents concerning Antony Blinken This Mandatory Declassification Review was for specific documents from Clinton Presidential Library Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) case 2006-0459-F. Case 2006-0459-F was for the files of National Security Council (NSC) speechwriting Antony Blinken. Documents being released include printed copies of emails from September 1996 and January 1998 with comments regarding speech drafts, a draft statement on Iraq from September 1996, and a draft memo to the President regarding Anthony Lake’s trip to Asia in July 1996. Pagination « First First page ‹‹ Previous page … 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 … ›› Next page Last » Last page